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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1983
Page
4
South Carolina Senator Ernest Hollings attacked some Democratic rivals at a Democratic National Committee gathering breaking the usual truce among party candidates. The remarks were reported on page 4A.
Marion High School hires a part time teacher certified in both French and Russian to offer a fall Russian class to students. The move aims to expand language options and reflects district staffing decisions reported on page 7A.
Two Mississippi River bridges linking Iowa with Wisconsin will undergo inspections in the next two weeks following a span collapse in Connecticut last month. The McGregor and Lansing bridges have had recent inspections and state officials expect no problems.
The Iowa insurance commissioner reports higher health insurance bills for some state employees starting August 1, while others could save slightly by choosing less comprehensive coverage. The notice appears on state pages.
Jeff Jones, once a Cedar Rapids Reds standout, faces a tough transition from the major leagues to the minors. The report notes his candid reflection on the setback and his ongoing efforts to move back up.
Jennie Underbakke, 20, slipped 30 feet into a crevice between limestone cliffs three miles west of Decorah. She grabbed a small tree and a rock ledge to survive two hours of rescue by sheriff deputies, a friend lowered by rope, and local fire and hospital crews. She suffered bruises and a possible sprained ankle but no broken bones and expected release by Sunday.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission postponed a 30 day shutdown order for five reactors after utilities and GE requested tests. NRC could still require closure by Aug. 15 depending on test results. Plants affected include Pilgrim Massachusetts Dresden Illinois Quad Cities Illinois Browns Ferry Alabama and Brunswick North Carolina.
The Gazette began in 1883 by The Gazette Company and is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscriptions cost $1.95 weekly by carrier and $9.20 for 4 weeks or $95 for 52 weeks by mail with regional rates. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
Cedar Rapids and Marion leaders in a spring Leadership for Five Seasons course identify a cohesive economic development plan as the most critical issue, with 38 participants stressing business growth. Unemployment, education, and quality of life also dominate concerns, while solutions call for government action, tax incentives, and stronger teacher pay.
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